Kay is the  Decarbonisation Manager at the Environment Agency, England’s environmental regulator and the delivery body for the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Kay brings to the role extensive experience in environmental regulation, compliance and enforcement in national and area roles. Kay leads the delivery of the Environment Agency’s programme focused on industrial decarbonisation in the energy sector. Working alongside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), her work involves developing regulatory approaches to support decarbonisation, permitting and  implementing legislation. Her team also develops guidance on hydrogen, carbon capture, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With a career spanning over a decade at the Environment Agency, Kay has held several leadership positions including Area Head of Business for Water, Land & Biodiversity and Area Environment Manager for Regulated Industries. Kay is an environmental science graduate and a member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).